Guidebook for Fleischmanns
Food Scene
Hands-down the best restaurant in our area of the Catskills. Reservations recommended on holiday weekends.
440 locals recommend
Peekamoose
8373 NY-28Hands-down the best restaurant in our area of the Catskills. Reservations recommended on holiday weekends.
Great brunch spot on the way back home. Gets crowded in height of summer, but the pancakes are worth the wait.
111 locals recommend
Sweet Sue's
49 Main StGreat brunch spot on the way back home. Gets crowded in height of summer, but the pancakes are worth the wait.
Such charm with excellent food, classy setting and friendly owner. Located in historic Uptown neighborhood in Kingston. Worth the (tiny) detour on the way up or the way back.
86 locals recommend
Boitson's
47 North Front StreetSuch charm with excellent food, classy setting and friendly owner. Located in historic Uptown neighborhood in Kingston. Worth the (tiny) detour on the way up or the way back.
New owners are making excellent meals at this historic diner. Stop on the way up or the way back home. Call for hours first.
597 locals recommend
Phoenicia Diner
5681 NY-28New owners are making excellent meals at this historic diner. Stop on the way up or the way back home. Call for hours first.
Sweet cafe with excellent coffee and menu in a beautiful area of the Catskills. A little out of the way but sometimes, that's the point.
81 locals recommend
Table on Ten
52030 NY-10Sweet cafe with excellent coffee and menu in a beautiful area of the Catskills. A little out of the way but sometimes, that's the point.
A new cafe in the beautiful village of Roxbury that serves coffee, lunch and desserts. Word is they have Chinese dumplings, too!
53470 State Highway 30
53470 New York 30A new cafe in the beautiful village of Roxbury that serves coffee, lunch and desserts. Word is they have Chinese dumplings, too!
This beloved bakery is moving to Andes in Spring 2014. Great excuse to visit this beautiful hamlet. Close to a town swimming pool & some great hikes too.
22 Lee Ln
22 Lee LaneThis beloved bakery is moving to Andes in Spring 2014. Great excuse to visit this beautiful hamlet. Close to a town swimming pool & some great hikes too.
Beautiful Bovina alone is worth the drive, but now it is home to a new charming restaurant. Worth the drive. Open Wed-Sun for dinner. Brunch on weekends.
1927 County Road 6
Beautiful Bovina alone is worth the drive, but now it is home to a new charming restaurant. Worth the drive. Open Wed-Sun for dinner. Brunch on weekends.
Family-run restaurant serving very good basic fair for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Country kitsch at its best. Ask for a table by the river.
21 locals recommend
Inn Between
42377 NY-28Family-run restaurant serving very good basic fair for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Country kitsch at its best. Ask for a table by the river.
A new Greek restaurant has opened at Shephard Hills Golf Club and it is getting terrific reviews. BYOB for now. Reservations on weekends are recommended, 607-326-6030
Shepard Hill Road
Sheppard Hill RoadA new Greek restaurant has opened at Shephard Hills Golf Club and it is getting terrific reviews. BYOB for now. Reservations on weekends are recommended, 607-326-6030
Sightseeing
One of the most gratifying hikes in the area. Pretty 25-minute drive from the house. 2-3 hour round trip hike.
44 locals recommend
Giant Ledge Trailhead
Oliverea RoadOne of the most gratifying hikes in the area. Pretty 25-minute drive from the house. 2-3 hour round trip hike.
At the end of this road is a trail head that takes you up to the top of Balsam Mountain with stunning view looking down to Big Indian. Nice loop trail that can be done in 2-3 hours. Longer with kids.
Rider Hollow Road
Rider Hollow RoadAt the end of this road is a trail head that takes you up to the top of Balsam Mountain with stunning view looking down to Big Indian. Nice loop trail that can be done in 2-3 hours. Longer with kids.
Everything Else
This place is a relic from the late 1950's. Perfect rainy day activity.
69 locals recommend
The Ark Bowl & BBQ
42366 NY-28This place is a relic from the late 1950's. Perfect rainy day activity.
Sweet little mountain town with some great shopping. Trailhead for the new Shavertown Trail, an easy 5-mile hike that overlooks Pepacton Reservoir.
96 locals recommend
Andes
Sweet little mountain town with some great shopping. Trailhead for the new Shavertown Trail, an easy 5-mile hike that overlooks Pepacton Reservoir.
This reservoir has recently opened for recreational boating. Stupendous scenery. Rent kayaks in Arkville at Pepacton Bait & Tackle.
57 locals recommend
Pepacton Reservoir
This reservoir has recently opened for recreational boating. Stupendous scenery. Rent kayaks in Arkville at Pepacton Bait & Tackle.
Sweet, locally owned ski resort. In the summer and fall, Plattekill Mountain offers excellent mountain biking for beginners and experts alike. Rentals available. Check their website for details.
260 locals recommend
Plattekill Mountain
469 Plattekill RdSweet, locally owned ski resort. In the summer and fall, Plattekill Mountain offers excellent mountain biking for beginners and experts alike. Rentals available. Check their website for details.
Catskill Scenic Trail is a 26-mile rail to trail route popular for bicyclists. Excellent for families. See website for more details on access.
11 locals recommend
Catskill Scenic Trail
Catskill Scenic TrailCatskill Scenic Trail is a 26-mile rail to trail route popular for bicyclists. Excellent for families. See website for more details on access.
Home of the Eight Track Museum and excellent art galleries. Stay late for a cocktail at the Public Lounge. Close to the Pakatakan Farmer's Market and Plattekill Mountain.
42 locals recommend
Roxbury
Home of the Eight Track Museum and excellent art galleries. Stay late for a cocktail at the Public Lounge. Close to the Pakatakan Farmer's Market and Plattekill Mountain.
Worth the drive if you are a baseball fan. Great dining in town, too.
275 locals recommend
National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
25 Main StWorth the drive if you are a baseball fan. Great dining in town, too.
Beautiful mountain lake. Easy access for canoes or kayaks. Wonderful swimming, especially on quiet summer mornings. Small beach can get busy, but folks are generally quiet and respectful.
34 locals recommend
Big Pond
Beautiful mountain lake. Easy access for canoes or kayaks. Wonderful swimming, especially on quiet summer mornings. Small beach can get busy, but folks are generally quiet and respectful.
Sweet mountain lake on the grounds of an old inn. Rolling lawn to water's edge makes for a perfect picnic spot. Wonderful swimming. Short walk from parking lot if you plan to paddle.
26 locals recommend
Alder Lake
Sweet mountain lake on the grounds of an old inn. Rolling lawn to water's edge makes for a perfect picnic spot. Wonderful swimming. Short walk from parking lot if you plan to paddle.
Yoga (hatha, anusara, vinyasa) and pilates classes offered throughout the weekend at this sweet studio. Conveniently located and reasonable prices. Call for schedule 845-586-3101
23 Academy St
23 Academy StreetYoga (hatha, anusara, vinyasa) and pilates classes offered throughout the weekend at this sweet studio. Conveniently located and reasonable prices. Call for schedule 845-586-3101
Essentials
Hospital, Freshtown, CVS and great collection of local businesses are located here.
77 locals recommend
Margaretville
Hospital, Freshtown, CVS and great collection of local businesses are located here.
Shopping
Great place to people watch and pick up local produce, dairy and meats. Saturdays 9-2 only, mid-May thru mid-October.
128 locals recommend
Pakatakan Farmers Market
46676 NY-30Great place to people watch and pick up local produce, dairy and meats. Saturdays 9-2 only, mid-May thru mid-October.
Bibliobarn
627 Roses Brook RdA beautiful drive to a terrific used bookstore.
This is our nearest town. Bank, post office.Excellent tamales at both the gas pump & the Mexican grocery/cafe! A few great gift/antique stores have recently popped up. Historic library has free wifi.
9 locals recommend
Fleischmanns
This is our nearest town. Bank, post office.Excellent tamales at both the gas pump & the Mexican grocery/cafe! A few great gift/antique stores have recently popped up. Historic library has free wifi.
A small batch bean-to bar-chocolate workshop conveniently located on Route 28. Named a top 10 chocolatiers in N. America by Dessert Professional Magazine. Open Fri-Sun 12pm-6pm.
27 locals recommend
Fruition Chocolate Works
3091 NY-28A small batch bean-to bar-chocolate workshop conveniently located on Route 28. Named a top 10 chocolatiers in N. America by Dessert Professional Magazine. Open Fri-Sun 12pm-6pm.
Entertainment & Activities
An exciting new addition to the Catskills! A brand new indoor swimming pool & workout room has just opened in Arkville! A perfect rainy day activity. Located at 651 County Road 38, just off Route 28.
County Road 38
County Road 38An exciting new addition to the Catskills! A brand new indoor swimming pool & workout room has just opened in Arkville! A perfect rainy day activity. Located at 651 County Road 38, just off Route 28.